Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Next Byte Hacks
- Deadline
- 9/30/2026
In short
Next Byte Hacks: V4 is a student-run hackathon for participants aged 13-18 in the US only. Participants will build and submit a software project created during the event. Prizes include cash for top places and a certificate of participation for all submitters. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2026, at 11:45 PM EDT.
Next Byte Hacks: V4
By Next Byte Hacks
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 9/30/202614 days left
Student-run hackathon
Focus
Ages 13 to 18 only
Age Group
US only
Location
Build and pitch a working project in a single weekend
Activity
Mentorship available
Support
Overview
Next Byte Hacks: V4 is a student-run hackathon designed for the next generation of builders. This event brings participants together to design, code, and pitch a working project over a single weekend. It caters to both beginners and more experienced coders, providing an environment for team formation, mentorship, and the creation of tangible projects. The hackathon emphasizes building bold and shipping fast, encouraging participants to develop a software project from scratch during the event. This can include web applications, mobile applications, games, hardware hacks, or other similar creations. The goal is for every participant to walk away with a real project to showcase their skills and effort. Participants are required to submit their projects on Devpost, including a description, details of the technology used, and a link to a public code repository. The submission process encourages the inclusion of a short demo video or screenshots to better illustrate the project's functionality and design. Judging criteria include creativity, technical execution, design and user experience, and real-world impact. The event is open to students aged 13 to 18 within the United States. It offers prizes for the top three places, including cash awards, and a digital certificate of participation for every participant who submits a project, fostering an inclusive and rewarding experience for all involved.
What to build
A working software project (web app, mobile app, game, hardware hack, or anything in between) that is created from scratch by you and your team during the hackathon.
Prizes
1st Place
1 winner
$50
2nd Place
1 winner
$25
3rd Place
1 winner
$25
Participant Certificate
Every participant who submits a project to the hackathon receives a digital certificate of participation. (999 winners)
Digital Certificate
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you Devpost Achievements.
Achievement
Key dates
- DeadlineSep 30, 2026 @ 11:45pm EDT
Eligibility
Ages 13 to 18 only. Students only. Companies/professional organizations are excluded from participation. US only.
How to enter
- Join the hackathon
- Form a team
- Build a working software project from scratch during the hackathon
- Submit your project on Devpost with a description, tech used, and a link to your public code repository. A short demo video or screenshots are strongly encouraged.
Submission requirements
- Build a working software project (web app, mobile app, game, hardware hack, or anything in between) that you and your team create during the hackathon.
- Projects should be started from scratch during the event.
- Submit your project on Devpost with a description of what it does, the tech you used, and a link to your public code repository.
- A short demo video or screenshots are strongly encouraged for submission.
Judging criteria
- Creativity: How original and inventive is the idea behind the project?
- Technical Execution: How well was the project built? Does it work as intended and use the tech stack effectively?
- Design & User Experience: How polished, intuitive, and user-friendly is the final product?
- Impact: How meaningful is the real-world problem this project addresses, and how well does it solve it?